CERNBox vs IBIC 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CERNBox
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CERNBox provides a cloud synchronisation service for all CERN users between personal devices (laptops, smartphone, tablets) and a centrally-managed data storage. CERNBox is built on top of the ownCloud software. This service is restricted to CERN users.
IBIC 2026
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The mobile application for the 15th International Beam Instrumentation Conference. IBIC 2026 will be hosted by TRIUMF and will take place in the beautiful resort village of Whistler, BC, Canada between August 30 - September 3, 2026. With the app, you can: Receive updates about schedule changes Create a personalised conference timetable Get information about the venue See who else is attending the conference Receive push notifications Leave comments on sessions and presentations Chat about sessions and presentations This application provides following features: * Access to up to date agenda (sessions, speeches, speakers) * Easy access to conference's key information (venue, accommodation, sponsors etc.) * Conference's venue maps * Offline functionality. Application does not required active Internet connection * Conference news (delivered via Twitter)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CERNBox at 9.0 against IBIC 2026's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CERNBox | IBIC 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CERN | Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center |
In-app purchases
CERNBox
No in-app purchases
IBIC 2026
No in-app purchases





